School Board Meeting Underway

Thursday, August 6 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County School Board is meeting this morning to consider the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford that when school begins on August 26th, classes would be held online only, not in person. Details later […]

KYTC District 8 Reminds Motorists Mowing Season is Underway

Tuesday, May 19 by Sean Hammond

State and contract crews will complete three mowing cycles, including litter removal on interstates, parkways and other primary routes throughout the state. Also, the state highway department reminds persons that Kentucky law prohibits the placement […]

Emergency Heating Program Now Underway

Thursday, January 23 by Sean Hammond

Anyone in need of heating assistance and is in an emergency, help is available with the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency. Terri Crowell spoke to WJRS News and shared all the details…

Conservation Reserve Program Signups are Underway

Thursday, December 26 by Sean Hammond

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program to Kentucky landowners. The deadline to sign up for general participation is February 28, 2020, while sign-ups for more permanent structures within […]

Signups Underway for Rogers Scholars, Explorers, or ELI Summer Programs

Tuesday, December 17 by Sean Hammond

Local middle and high school students can now apply for The Center for Rural Development’s 2020 Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, or ELI summer programs for students in grades 8-11. The deadline to apply for Rogers […]

Effort Underway to Designate Region as Wildlands Heritage Area

Friday, December 6 by Sean Hammond

Congressman Hal Rogers and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell filed companion bills on Thursday in the House and Senate to begin the federal process to designate Southern and Eastern Kentucky, including Russell and surrounding counties, […]

Property Tax Collection is Underway for Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, November 13 by Sean Hammond

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said last month was a big month for his office as property tax collection is underway…

Heating Assistance Program Now Underway

Friday, November 8 by Sean Hammond

Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency Outreach Specialist Terri Crowell said the LIHEAP heating assistance program is underway for eligible participants… Crowell’s office is located in the basement of the old Russell County Courthouse.

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School Board Meeting Underway

KYTC District 8 Reminds Motorists Mowing Season is Underway

Emergency Heating Program Now Underway

Conservation Reserve Program Signups are Underway

Signups Underway for Rogers Scholars, Explorers, or ELI Summer Programs

Effort Underway to Designate Region as Wildlands Heritage Area

Property Tax Collection is Underway for Sheriff’s Office

Heating Assistance Program Now Underway

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Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown